Chapter: 688
Perhaps... he was also struggling to maintain control over himself.
As Ariana pondered this possibility, memories of Theodore’s restrained and disciplined gaze flooded her mind, causing her hand
to involuntarily clench.
Theodore had been fighting to suppress the effects of the medication, but what had she done?
Ariana was consumed by overwhelming regret. If only she had known about these circumstances earlier, she wouldn’t have
reacted so strongly when she discovered Theodore was monitoring her. Nor would she have uttered those harsh words,
unknowingly hurting Theodore during those moments.
And now, she had no idea where he was. Could it be that he had secluded himself, out of fear of losing control, to confront these
emotions alone?
The more Ariana contemplated this, the more profound her sorrow grew, weighing heavily upon her heart.
She should have noticed earlier, and she should have remained by Theodore’s side, providing him with companionship during
this challenging time.
Ariana found herself completely consumed by feelings of remorse, only snapping back to reality when Mitchel called her name
twice.
“Sorry, I was Lost in thought,” Ariana apologized, her head lowered.
Mitchel didn’t mind and simply replied, “Actually, the mental side effects are not a major concern. They will fade away once
complete withdrawal from the medication is achieved. The real issue lies in the combination of cyproheptadine II and
cyproheptadine III sedatives, which can accelerate the development and onset of numerous dormant diseases.”
Upon hearing this, Ariana’s heart tightened immediately, and she nervously asked, “What does that mean?”
Could it be that Theodore’s body would also experience complications due to this medication?
Worrisome thoughts flooded Ariana’s mind, causing her to feel a sense of fear as a cold sweat unknowingly broke out.
“If the patient is in good health, there should be no issues,” Mitchel explained briefly. “But if the patient has a benign tumor, taking
this medication could accelerate its transformation into a malignant one.
The same applies to other underlying conditions. One should always consider the patient’s health when using this medication.”
Ariana immediately pondered whether Theodore’s body harbored any other problems, although she couldn’t be entirely certain,
which only added to the chaos of her emotions.
“Dr. Chadwick, I am truly grateful for all your assistance. If there is ever anything I can do to help in the future, please let me
know, and I’ll do my utmost.” Ariana suppressed her tumultuous emotions and conveyed her gratitude to Mitchel.
Mitchel, however, simply waved his hand indifferently and replied, “No need. I agreed to assist you because I am also intrigued
by this matter. Neurology happens to be my area of expertise, and these medications possess research value as well.”
“Neurology?” Ariana was slightly taken aback. She had always assumed his specialty lay in orthopedics or surgery, considering
he had been her attending physician for quite some time.
“Indeed,” Mitchel nodded. “I hail from Ivebridge originally. I came to Eleymond this time for a treatment project concerning a rare
genetic brain disorder. Presently, I am engaged in researching surgical strategies. This particular ailment is highly unique, with
no documented cases before, so in order to enhance the success rate, I need to gather similar cases from hospitals across
various locations. The hospitals in Eleymond serve as the final stop in my plan.”
As Ariana listened to Mitchel, she found herself awestruck. Her understanding and admiration for his profession as a doctor had
reached new heights.
Being a doctor wasn’t just demanding, with virtually no holidays throughout the year, but surgeries alone could last for several
hours.
Doctors often had to work overtime in the dead of night to save lives.
Among all the professions Ariana knew, doctors had the highest cases of death resulting from overwork.
She had always held a deep admiration for the medical profession.